"I am not affected by it predominantly because I like to play in the Bundesliga," Neuer said. "I know which teams play here and what type of football is played. I like the way our team plays very much.

"I've still got a long-term contract, and everything is OK. It all fits."

Manuel Neuer said Pep Guardiola has had a big influence on his playing style.

Neuer praised former Barcelona coach Guardiola's influence on his career.

"I've trained under a lot of coaches and always picked up elements that develop a player," Neuer said. "I am always looking forward to new tasks, new ideas of how to play football -- Pep has given us a lot regarding all of that.

"Especially the tactics, the football brains, how you interpret football, he is one of my biggest mentors."